Construction & Development Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Construction & Development Counsel to provide legal support for Fortune 500 clients in the real estate sector. This role focuses on advising on land use planning, development approvals, and regulatory compliance for large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on land use planning, development approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements including CCDC contracts, EPCMs, engineering services agreements, and other complex construction and development contracts.
• Advise on legal risk, project structuring, procurement strategy (including open RFPs), and execution throughout the full project lifecycle from pre-development to post-construction.
• Support cross-functional teams in managing Indigenous consultation, land access, and stakeholder relations in alignment with project timelines and legal obligations.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Canada.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in construction, real estate development, or infrastructure law.
• Proven experience with CCDC, EPCM, and other major construction and engineering contracts.
• Strong understanding of planning and development frameworks, municipal approvals, and regulatory regimes across Canadian jurisdictions.
• Experience working with or advising on Indigenous relations and land consultation processes is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $114,000 to $250,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

• This role requires licensure to practice law in Canada and experience with Canadian legal frameworks.